Compass Group North America Wins Prestigious IAFP Black Pearl Award for Food Safety

Every year, one company is recognized by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) with the highest honors in food safety, the Black Pearl Award. This year, Compass Group North America is honored to receive this award in recognition of the company’s achievements in advancing food safety and quality through consumer programs, employee relations, educational activities, and adherence to standards.

Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s Chain of Custody Module Becomes Effective End of May, Food Safety Requirement Extended to 2024

From 30 May 2023, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s new Chain of Custody (CoC) Module becomes effective and mandatory. This includes new requirements additional to the existing Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) CoC certification to further strengthen the value and assurance of the ASC label.

Eastern Produce Council Leadership Class Discusses Food Safety at Special Seminar

The 2023 Eastern Produce Council (EPC) Leadership Class received training on the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) during a seminar on April 25, prior to the general EPC membership meeting at Top Golf in Edison, NJ. “Twenty-two members of our class discussed food safety issues and worked in smaller groups on a very engaging exercise about low, medium and high risk situations,” said Susan McAleavey Sarlund, EPC Executive Director. “Food safety reaches into all aspects of our industry, so it’s an important topic to incorporate into any leadership development program.”

How Food Safety Can Inform New Product Development

April 28, 2023 AIB International

A proactive approach to food safety is significantly more effective than a reactive one — it can prevent your company from facing the consequences of food safety lapses, including long-term damage to consumer trust, your brand reputation, and, ultimately, your bottom line.

FDA Releases FDA Activities for the Safety of Imported Seafood

March 22, 2023 FDA

The FDA released Activities for the Safety of Imported Seafood (PDF).  The report shares the comprehensive approach the FDA is taking to ensure that imported seafood consumed in the U.S. meets food safety requirements and the standards of domestically produced seafood.